What to Expect: Six years before Bandon Dunes made the Oregon coast one of the most coveted golf destinations in the world, Rees Jones unveiled the well received Sandpines course. A combination of open links style golf and classic Pacific Northwest forest golf, Sandpines enjoys a windy location an hour north of Bandon and a mile inland from the coast. The holes through the forest feature some nice elevation changes while the links holes are designed with more intrigue for the golfer. The final three holes are what people will talk about the most after playing Sandpines; these signature holes wrap around a lake and offer the best par 3, 4, and 5 on the property. While Sandpines isn't in the same league as the collection of courses at Bandon Dunes Resort, it is a nice alternative for those on a budget.

By the Numbers

Tees

Par

Yardage

Rating

Slope

Tournament (Gold)

72

7190

75.2

131

Back (Black)

72

6981

74.4

129

Middle (Blue)

72

6602

72.6

126

Intermediate (White)

72

6110

70.4

122

Front (Red) (Women)

72

5323

72.2

127

Individual Hole Analysis

Signature Hole: 5th Hole – 187 Yard Par 3

Best Par 3: 17th Hole – 202 Yards

Best Par 4: 16th Hole – 364 Yards

Best Par 5: 18th Hole – 518 Yards

Birdie Time: 2nd Hole – 337 Yard Par 4

Bogey Beware: 8th Hole – 247 Yard Par 3

Inverness Club

Few courses in the Midwest rival the history of golf found at the famed Inverness Club. Host of major championships as early as 1920 and as recently as 2011, Inverness has for decades been regarded by the USGA as one of the finest tournament clubs in America. The expansive clubhouse is perfect for hosting hundreds of players and patrons with ample dining and locker room space. The intimate routing of the golf course allows for an easy walk and an ability to see multiple holes at once thanks t